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Defying Veto Threat, House Keeps Weapons Programs

HeadlineJul 31, 2009

The Democrat-controlled House has overwhelmingly approved a $636 billion military spending bill. On Thursday, Congress members voted 400-to-30 for the measure. It cuts new spending for F-22 fighter jets but leaves intact other military programs that had drawn Obama administration threats of a veto.

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